A CARVED ALABASTER GROUP OF VENUS IN A SHELL

A CARVED ALABASTER GROUP OF VENUS IN A SHELLITALIAN, 19TH CENTURYSupported by dolphins and bearing a bronze metal plaque VENERE GALLERIA TESTOLINI VENEZIA63cm high, 43cm wideCondition Report: There are marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use, some scuffs and knocks to the extremities and edges.Various cracks, some hairline looking as though the two parts have not parted, others that look as though they have broken off, some been chipped along the edges of the break and then re-fixed. There are some traces of glue, other traces of filler the colour of marble, some losses - see photographs.There is surface dirt and discolouration to the marble overall. There are some natural colour variations to the marble.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer